From Bloomberg News
Monday, February 9, 2026
Chinese regulators have advised financial institutions to rein in their holdings of U.S. Treasuries, citing concerns over concentration risks and market volatility, according to people familiar with the matter.
Officials urged banks to limit purchases of U.S. government bonds and instructed those with high exposure to pare down their positions, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing private deliberations. The directive doesn't apply to China's state holdings of U.S. Treasuries.
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Communicated orally to some of the nation's biggest banks in recent weeks, the guidance reflects growing wariness among officials that large holdings of U.S. government debt may expose banks to sharp swings, the people said. The worries echo those made by governments and fund managers elsewhere amid a brewing debate over the safe haven status of U.S. debt and the appeal of the dollar.
The move was framed around diversifying market risk rather than anything to do with geopolitical maneuvering or a fundamental loss of confidence in U.S. creditworthiness, the people said, adding that officials didn't given any specific target on size or timing. While significant tensions remain between Beijing and Washington, relations have steadied in the wake of a trade truce last year. ...
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